Snohomish Fire crews now set heavy equipment pulled from their trucks on a utility cart rather than the ground.

The initial round is expected to support training for 631 workers, part of an estimated $4 million in federally funded grants.

Police said Cal/OSHA was briefed and county prosecutors are helping investigate, while the medical examiner handles the death inquiry.

A state investigation identified an overloaded crane, inadequate operator training and a lack of equipment inspections as contributing factors in the fatal lifting incident.

From schools and hospitals to commercial buildings, construction teams must coordinate vehicle and pedestrian traffic to protect workers and the public while facilities remain operational.

As state laws and workplace risks evolve, more employers are reexamining how they protect employees who work alone.

A newly signed law strengthens procedures for investigating serious workplace incidents and expands potential criminal ...

Three contractor employees were killed Sept. 25 in a single incident in a Riverside County highway work zone. The deaths ...

Keith Sonderling took the ceremonial oath Oct. 9 as the 31st U.S. secretary of labor. He heads the department that includes ...

International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.

The New York State Department of Labor's Elevator Safety and Standards Advisory Board will meet at the department's Harriman campus in Albany and its 199 Church St. office in New York City. Room ...

The Hidden Toll of Heat on the Factory Floor. Hot workplaces can wear workers down, but a few simple steps can help managers spot and reduce the problem. By Jay Fizer; Oct 12, 202 ...